KATADYN GROUP Marine Water Solutions
From new builds and retrofits to long-distance voyages, marine watermaking systems require careful consideration of daily water consumption, power supply, installation space, sailing areas, and maintenance methods. We assist shipowners, vessel operators, shipyards, repair facilities, and marine design and engineering consultants in determining the most suitable equipment based on vessel type and project requirements.
Inquire About Marine Watermaker NeedsThe type of watermaker suitable for a vessel varies depending on its purpose, daily water consumption, available power, and installation space. The four categories below represent the main equipment directions, not a complete product list.
Series Covered｜KATADYN Survivor Series
Manual desalination of seawater without onboard power, suitable as an emergency drinking water backup for lifeboats, liferafts, and vessels.
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Representative Equipment｜KATADYN PowerSurvivor 40E
For small vessels with limited space and power, providing basic daily water with compact equipment and retaining manual operation capability.
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Series Covered｜SPECTRA Ventura, Catalina, Cape Horn
Covers needs for sailboats, small to medium yachts, and long-distance voyages. Series can be chosen based on production volume, power, and automatic control requirements.
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Series Covered｜SPECTRA Newport Series
Suitable for yachts and professional vessels with higher water demands. Planning can be based on production needs, onboard power, installation space, and control methods.
View Representative EquipmentKATADYN and SPECTRA's marine equipment ranges from emergency survival watermakers to low-energy, automated control, and professional marine systems. The actual functions adopted will vary depending on the series and model. The main technological directions are summarized below.
From reverse osmosis principles, Clark Pump energy recovery, to marine power planning and SPECTRA Connect automatic control, these four technical articles will guide you through understanding the design, efficiency, installation requirements, and operating logic of marine watermaking systems.
Core Technology
Learn how the Clark Pump recovers pressure from concentrated brine and why some systems can reduce energy consumption by up to approximately 75% compared to traditional reverse osmosis equipment.
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Basic Principle
Comprehensively understand the working process of marine watermakers, from water intake, pre-filtration, high pressure and reverse osmosis membranes, to product water quality confirmation and brine discharge.
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Power Planning
Summarizes the production volume and power requirements for 12V, 24V, 48V, and AC models, explaining how battery capacity, charging sources, and daily operating hours are estimated together.
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Automatic Control
Learn about automatic water production, salinity monitoring, quantitative water production, tank control, freshwater flushing, and maintenance reminders, and understand the integration limitations of compatible marine displays.
Read Technical ArticleMarine watermaking equipment cannot be chosen solely based on vessel length or number of users. Daily water consumption, onboard power, installation space, tank configuration, sailing areas, anticipated operating hours, and maintenance methods all influence system planning.
Assessable Project Scope: Equipment configuration, power and piping interfaces, control systems, monitoring requirements, spare parts and consumables, and integration for new builds or retrofits. Actual supply content must be confirmed based on equipment model, manufacturer's available scope, and project conditions.
